Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Tuesday, March 16, 2021 (1 Viewer)

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:

Russia tried to help Trump in 2020, Iran tried to hurt him and China stayed out of it, says new report
WASHINGTON — Despite repeated assertions by senior Trump administration officials that China sought to hurt then-President Donald Trump in the 2020 election, a newly declassified intelligence assessment finds that China did not seek to influence the outcome.

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Homeland Security chief defends US handling of border surge

Russia's Putin likely directed 2020 election meddling, U.S. finds
US government says no evidence a foreign power manipulated 2020 election results

US intelligence report says Russia attempted to interfere in 2020 election with goal of 'denigrating' Biden and helping Trump

Across The Internet, A Game Of Whac-A-Mole Is Underway To Root Out Extremism

Biden aides bristle at heated rhetoric on North Korea, tell officials to tone it down

Republicans struggle to drown out Biden's 'Help is Here' pandemic relief tour

Senator alleges FBI's Brett Kavanaugh investigation may have been "fake"
GOP lawmakers slam Biden after visit to migrant detention center at border

Putin pushed Biden misinformation to Trump allies and media in 2020 election, U.S. says

GOP calls on Biden DOJ to continue Trump-era nursing home investigations

Senate confirms Isabel Guzman to lead Small Business Administration

DHS requests thousands of National Guard troops stay on southern border past September: US general

Top Senate Republican issues stark warning as Democrats take aim at filibuster

At odds with national Republicans, GOP mayors welcome long-awaited COVID relief

Blinken warns China against 'coercion and aggression' on first Asia trip

W.Va. Governor Wants A Population Boom And A Disney Theme Park. His Plan? Income Tax Cuts

GOP bill mandates prisoners' stimulus money go to restitution
Newsom says he's 'worried' about recall effort

Never mind Newsom: Feinstein says she isn't stepping down

Biden says he has no immediate plans to visit US-Mexico border amid surge of migrant children

DHS chief says border numbers on track to be highest in 20 years, concedes situation is 'difficult'

Biden trade nominee Tai wins unanimous U.S. Senate backing in procedural vote

Voter outreach led to big drop in rejected mail-in ballots
Man allegedly gunned down 4 people after argument over stimulus check
The 'benefit year end': A tough Covid anniversary for the unemployed

U.S. lawmakers seek 20% boost in foreign affairs budget, with eye on China

Cuomo accuser says governor was 'aroused' during long hug

Biden admin can't keep up with border surge of migrant children, CBP official warns

Trump doesn't commit to stay out of Senate primaries despite prodding by top GOP senator

Biden visits Pennsylvania to tout $1.9 trillion Covid relief package

Democratic-controlled U.S. House to vote Thursday on citizenship path for 'Dreamers'

Iran enriching uranium with new advanced machine type at underground plant -IAEA

How the Biden administration is dealing with unaccompanied children at the U.S.-Mexico border

Newsom shifts to campaign mode as recall gets real

Pompeo, Haley and Paul early moves spark 2024 speculation

Debt collectors can seize the new stimulus checks. Lawmakers are trying to fix that
Anxious Americans to pay debt, taxes with relief checks

Biden to hold first news conference on March 25: White House

House considers bill awarding Congressional Gold Medals to Capitol Police for heroism during Jan. 6 riot

Kamala Harris makes U.N. debut, pledges to fight for women, democracy

Psaki promises Biden will visit 'redder states' after early travel schedule

Cuomo's strategy for getting through scandal: Focus on his job

House set to vote to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

Democrats renew DC statehood push that would remake national politics
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Republican message on Biden border 'crisis' draws fire from Democrats

Biden, Fauci appear at odds over calling on Trump to urge supporters get vaccinated

Georgia prosecutor investigates election after Trump call

North Korea: Kim Jong-un's sister warns US not to 'cause a stink'

Republicans flock to Mar-a-Lago for Trump fundraising, photo-ops

Democrats, progressives fight California governor recall

No. 2 Senate Democrat torches filibuster

Judge may unseal Fulton County absentee ballots for fraud inquiry

Republicans take Trump's playbook to the border

Cuomo impeachment investigation will be 'very broad,' New York State lawmaker says

Schumer keeps pressure on Biden to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt

Virginia Republican candidates for governor show grip Trump has on party

Border crisis threatens Biden's political momentum

Deb Haaland confirmed as first Native American Cabinet secretary

Biden's top diplomat calls for deeper Japan ties, as China, North Korea cast shadow

Farmers blame Biden for 'promoting division' with billions in COVID-19 relief for non-Whites

Ammon Bundy refuses to wear a mask in court, arrested for missing trial
Biden administration unveils raft of sanctions on Russia over Navalny poisoning and imprisonment

Capitol Police officer suspended after anti-Semitic materials discovered at his work area

Birx on Trump's disinfectant 'injection' moment: 'I still think about it every day'

Cuomo accusers Ana Liss, Karen Hinton claim governor created toxic workplace for women

The Women Powering Biden's Economy Are Rewriting The Course Of American History

Progressive groups announce $30M voting rights effort

Here's what you need to know about the new stimulus child tax credit

Biden Justice Department wields controversial Trump-era legal tools

Sen. Ron Johnson insists there was ‘nothing racial’ about Capitol riot remark: 'Blown out of proportion'

Kremlin critic Navalny condemns jail as ‘concentration camp’

Coca-Cola 'die-in' shakes up campaign against GOP-backed ballot restrictions

What Deb Haaland's historic confirmation means to Native Americans

Manchin signals he'll support Gupta as No. 3 at DOJ, bolstering her chance at confirmation

Student who joined white supremacists in calling in fake attacks gets nearly 3 years

Trump Jr: Andrew Cuomo the 'biggest predator in American politics today'

U.S. warns of China's growing threat to Taiwan

Advocates seek Biden push on gun bills, but prospects iffy

US vows to work with allies on North Korea denuclearisation

The new stimulus plan could affect your 2020 taxes. Here's how

Democrats roll out coordinated effort to save Newsom from recall effort as D-Day approaches

GOP visits border, criticizes Biden policies

Trump revels in WaPo correction, repeats voter fraud claims

California Gov. Newsom Lashes Out at 'Extremist' Republicans, Pledges to Fight Recall

Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

Senate Democrats plead with Biden to erase student debt with executive order

North Korea breaks silence to warn US against 'causing a stink'

Once held in Iranian jail, ex-Marine fights espionage claims

Texas GOP rep tells 'FOX News Primetime' Biden 'complicit' in human trafficking across US-Mexico border

Biden puts muscle into implementing relief package

Dems pass on repealing Trump regulations — for now

U.S. Jesuit priests to raise reported $100 million for descendants of slaves

GOP nervous as disgraced ex-Missouri governor eyes Blunt's Senate seat

Ted Cruz Mocked After He Demands Military Stop Bullying Tucker Carlson - HP

Family torn apart as they speak to investigators about father's participation in Capitol riot

IRS partially shields some stimulus payments from debt reductions

Japan, US to share China worry as ministers meet in Tokyo

Pence endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Arkansas governor

NJ Gov. Murphy office warned 'patients will die' before ordering COVID patients into nursing homes: report

Purdue Pharma Offers Restructuring Plan, Sackler Family Would Give Up Ownership

Florida man faces charge after allegedly spitting at Disney guard over mask

First Russia poisoned him. Now this is the prison camp for Alexey Navalny

Funerals for slain Myanmar activists as violence escalates

Post-Brexit UK to reshape its foreign policy

Vindman twin set for promotion after bad evaluations from Trump appointees

Alcatraz opens for indoor tours for first time since pandemic

Cuomo accuser claims governor has 'preoccupation with his hand size'

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher ahead of Fed meeting

Biden under pressure to tap fewer political ambassadors than Trump, Obama

Coronavirus News and Updates:
Updated 5:26 PM CDT

Almost no one is missing their 2nd vaccine dose: CDC report

States prep for vaccines for all adults in May if promised supplies arrive

FEMA chief says COVID-19 positivity rate among migrants is less than 6%, lower than Texas average

More than 800 Massachusetts State Police employees decline COVID-19 vaccine
Biden tells Americans to keep wearing masks 'until everyone is, in fact, vaccinated'
Mother who lost only son to rare COVID complication warns parents to look for early signs

COVID-19 vaccine trial to start on children as young as 6 months old

Health experts pore over AstraZeneca safety data as Europe reels from vaccine suspensions
WHO-backed COVAX donates first AstraZeneca vaccines to Nicaragua
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WHO Points To Wildlife Farms In Southern China As Likely Source Of Pandemic

Promising people vaccine shots and cash payments, Biden White House kicks off stimulus tour

A concerning variant is about to become dominant in the US, experts say

Schools weighing whether to seat students closer together

One in four House members have opted not to receive Covid-19 vaccine so far

CDC reviewing rule that students, staff stay 6-feet apart in COVID hotspots

COVID-19 vaccination outweighs risk for people with immune issues, experts say

The number of unruly passengers on US flights is too high, FAA says, so it's extending a get-tough policy on masking
Germany, Italy, France suspend AstraZeneca shots amid safety fears, disrupting EU vaccinations

Everything you need to know about getting a Covid-19 vaccination

Birx 'concerned' about asymptomatic COVID-19 spread

All Mississippi adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday: Governor

White House staff no longer tested for Covid-19 daily

Facebook announces plans to aid COVID-19 vaccine rollout, combat misinformation

Exclusive: Mexico focuses vaccine loan request on U.S. stockpile of AstraZeneca doses

Covid vaccines and blood clots: Experts warn little evidence for concern

Japan PM Suga receives COVID-19 vaccination ahead of Biden meeting in U.S.

China approves a fourth COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

Face mask standard in workplaces misses president's deadline
'Don't panic': WHO says safety systems working as AstraZeneca shots paused
Hong Kong's tough COVID-19 rules see babies isolated, families cramped in tiny spaces

Brazil’s Bolsonaro picks 4th health minister as COVID rages

Amid pandemic suffering, Latinos grapple with sharp rise in opioid overdoses

Australia to proceed with AstraZeneca vaccine

Researchers study impact of pandemic cancer screening pause

India widens coronavirus curbs as infections top 20,000 for sixth day